Tip Toe Squat
Exercise Overview
This is a SQUAT progression exercise that also challenges your foot & ankle stability and proprioception. Start by taking your usual squat stance but raise the heels off of the ground so that you are on the balls of your toes. Proceed to complete a squat (with or without weight) while allowing your knees to past your toes.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsGluteus MaximusIntrinsic Foot MusclesCalvesGastrocnemiusSoleusStrength TrainingStrength and ConditioningSquat Warm Up
Related Conditions
Plantar FasciitisAchilles TendinitisPatellar Tendinitis / Quadriceps TendinitisJumper’s Knee / Runner’s KneePatellofemoral Pain SyndromePes Anserine Bursitis / Pes Anserine IrritationAnkle Sprain